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HPU 156N

1975 Rover 3500

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1975 Rover 350057,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPU 156N
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 77,994 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,915 miles

Nearside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Offside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located not located in the upper mount (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Offside Front floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2013 77,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play found on steering box

Pass 12 May 2009 77,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,626 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 77,554 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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HPU 156N is a 1975 Rover 3500 in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1975 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 57,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HPU 156N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 51 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HPU 156N?

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What year was HPU 156N registered?

HPU 156N is a 1975 Rover 3500, first registered on 3 February 1975.

Is HPU 156N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPU 156N shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HPU 156N have outstanding finance?

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